Magic is a powerful art that can support a weak performer.

I think the toughest thing about being an actor in a film is to be with a director who doesn't know what they want. And that can be really, really frustrating.

I think a lot of people just assumed I came to L.A. to do more television and get into show business.

Maybe the the luxury of not having acting be my only profession is that I can be more selective about what I choose to be in. I've been really lucky in terms of film projects with people, terrific actors and also writers and directors that I really respect.

I always read what I write out loud, and I did that long before any radio thing. My editor finds that unusual.

I'm probably the only kid in history whose parents made him stop taking music lessons. They made me stop studying the accordion.

For me, the most exciting thing is to create good magic that's entertaining for an audience, and it would be lovely if a magician was fooled as well.